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Clowder Family History

Clowder Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Clower, Crowder, Lowder, Clowser, Flower, Cowden, Blower, Loder

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Where is the Clowder family from?

You can see how Clowder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clowder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clowder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Clowder families living in Indiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Clowder's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Clowder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Clowder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clowder census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Clowder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Clowder. For the veterans among your Clowder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clowder lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Clowder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Clowder in 1996 was 17, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clowder ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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